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Chicago-based advisory firm Beyond AUM has earned finalist status in the 2026 ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards, specifically for its specialized sell-side concierge succession planning. The recognition highlights the firm’s departure from traditional transaction-focused M&A models, emphasizing long-term cultural alignment and post-deal operational stability for financial services firms.
With global ocean cruise passenger volume hitting a record 37.2 million in 2025, San Diego-based Epix Cruise and Travel is diversifying its portfolio. The firm is transitioning from an exclusive focus on corporate retreats back to its original roots in leisure travel, catering to family reunions, hobby clubs, and wellness groups.
After a 53-year career bridging Latin, Anglo, and LGBTQIA+ music scenes, Joe Granda is set to receive two major industry honors this October. The founder of Granda Entertainment will be recognized for his long-standing influence on artist promotion, live event production, and the successful crossover of Latin music into diverse global markets.
Nestled among the Ozark Mountains, a new residential project is trading the neon glow of Branson’s 76 Country Boulevard for the quiet shoreline of Table Rock Lake. Developer MRG Development has officially broken ground on the Margaritaville Lake Cottage Resort, marking a shift toward spacious, whole-ownership lakefront living.
Professional gambler Bill “Krackman” Krackomberger has signed an exclusive agreement with WagerTalk, designating the platform as the sole home for his sports betting selections and original content. The move centralizes his handicapping portfolio, which was previously distributed across various media outlets, under the WagerTalk brand.
At the upcoming NetApp INSIGHT 2026 conference in Las Vegas, Commvault is set to demonstrate how its automated recovery workflows integrate with NetApp’s threat intelligence. The partnership aims to provide organizations with a unified approach to securing hybrid cloud data against the rising complexities of the agentic AI era.
A strategic $50 million infusion from Hong Kong-based Windsor Capital has pushed the valuation of Slovenian startup Space Labs to roughly $1.02 billion. The deal, which grants Windsor a 4.9% minority stake, follows a rigorous two-year vetting process involving extensive financial, technical, and legal due diligence.
Fidium has integrated its fiber network into the Connectbase Connected World platform, providing wholesale partners with direct access to data for over 485,000 commercial locations. This expansion aims to replace traditional procurement hurdles with automated service qualification and real-time network discovery across more than 20 states.
To help aging adults maintain physical strength and activity, Reserveage has launched Longev+, a specialized supplement blend available exclusively at The Vitamin Shoppe. The product arrives as the brand's parent company, Twinlab, moves through a proposed acquisition by the wellness firm cbdMD.
Nursing graduates and clinical specialists in New York face a mounting debt crisis, prompting a new intervention from the Scholars Network and United Health Services. The partnership targets workforce shortages by offering up to $50,000 in student loan repayment to students who commit to long-term roles within the UHS system.
Americas Cardroom is ramping up its tournament schedule this October, launching dual Progressive Knockout events with a combined $6.5 million guarantee. The series, which features both No-Limit Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha formats, kicks off on October 4, marking a significant milestone in the platform's 25th anniversary year.
With over $500 million in dealership acquisition value managed since 2024, Birmingham-based Omega Advisors is marking its third year with a full brand refresh. The firm, now operating across 20 states, is positioning its new digital presence to support an expansion strategy rooted in firsthand industry experience.
Miami-based EverBoard Inc. is moving to modernize the traditional family game night with the launch of a 21.5-inch touchscreen console. Designed for up to six players, the device eliminates the need for physical pieces and controllers, aiming to blend classic tabletop interaction with digital convenience and creative tools.
From keeping baby bottles chilled during daycare runs to maintaining the perfect temperature for a bottle of wine at dinner parties, PackIt is expanding its cooling product line. The Agoura Hills-based brand is launching two new bags that integrate its patented freezable gel technology directly into the walls.
Geoffrey the Giraffe is packing his bags for a global tour. Toys"R"Us announced an expansion of its shop-in-shop concept within Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) stores, with five new locations set to debut on October 17, 2026, reaching military families from San Diego to Italy.
A South Carolina State House resolution now highlights Dr. Kristen Steely’s career, marking the conclusion of her term as president of the South Carolina Chiropractic Association. After 26 years of practice, the Anderson-based chiropractor remains focused on spinal health advocacy as the state prepares to observe Spinal Health Month this October.
Drafting a single Individualized Education Program typically consumes up to three hours of an educator’s day. As the number of students requiring special education services climbs to 8.2 million nationwide, districts are turning to AI-powered platforms to automate documentation and refocus staff capacity on direct student support.
Thousands of costumed canines will descend upon New York City this October as Earth Rated signs on as an official partner for the 36th annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. The event, scheduled for October 17, remains a cornerstone of Manhattan’s pet culture and a celebration of human-animal connection.
At the 2026 World Cancer Congress in Hong Kong, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network presented research arguing that standardized cancer care must be tailored to regional clinical realities. By analyzing national policy frameworks and specific treatment adaptations in China, the organization aims to bridge the gap between global guidelines and local practice.
As artificial intelligence transitions from simple assistant to autonomous actor, security teams face a new, complex attack surface. Gurucul has launched its AI Risk and Response platform, designed to monitor AI interactions by mapping behavioral patterns to specific identities, access privileges, and broader enterprise telemetry to neutralize threats before they escalate.
The Immaculate Reception has a new connection to the present-day gridiron, as Clean Express Auto Wash joins the Pittsburgh Steelers as a corporate partner. The collaboration links the car wash operator with the team’s community efforts while launching a promotion that rewards fans for every home game victory.
Financial advisors John Sloop and John Black have transitioned their Rock Hill-based practice, Palmetto Investment Consultants, from LPL to Cetera’s Summit Financial Networks. The move brings approximately $305 million in assets under administration to the wealth hub, marking a homecoming for Sloop, who previously spent 13 years with the network.
Minneapolis-based customer experience platform Kipsu has entered into a strategic partnership with private investment firm M-One Capital. The deal, which involves an undisclosed minority stake, aims to accelerate the company’s expansion into healthcare and new service-focused markets while bolstering its existing hospitality-facing digital engagement tools.
One in three finance departments now loses up to half of its senior management’s work week to manual data processing. According to the 2026 Finance Architecture Survey, the primary bottleneck for modern organizations is not a lack of capital or technology, but a persistent, talent-driven operational paralysis.
With an operational V1 system, Phoenix-based Proprioceptive AI is shifting its focus toward independent scientific validation and commercial deployment. The company aims to move beyond standard model training by utilizing internal state probes and targeted adapters to correct errors and refine performance in both local and large-scale AI architectures.
Nearly 3,000 industry figures, policymakers, and innovators will converge at Calgary’s BMO Centre on September 28–29 for the Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2026 summit. The event arrives as Canada faces a pivotal moment, forced to reconcile its energy infrastructure with the massive power demands triggered by artificial intelligence and shifting global supply chains.
Fintech firm Octane is launching a manufacturer-backed retail finance program for Forest River, the major North American producer of recreational vehicles and trailers. Starting October 1, 2026, the collaboration aims to streamline the purchasing process across Forest River’s extensive dealer network by integrating specialized lending technology directly into the brand experience.
Investors rushed to offload over $665 million in 3.875% senior secured notes, forcing Clarivate to apply an 11.3% proration factor to reach its $75 million cash purchase cap. The tender offer, which concluded on September 23, marks a strategic move to trim debt obligations maturing in 2028.
Investors rushed to offload Clarivate Plc’s 2028 senior secured notes, submitting over $665 million in tenders for a buyback offer capped at just $75 million. The massive oversubscription forced the company to implement a proration factor of 11.3% for the accepted debt securities.
A series of new defense and national security contracts worth approximately $18 million will see Herndon-based HawkEye 360 expand its signals intelligence footprint across the Middle East. The deal marks a deeper integration of the firm’s space-based radio-frequency analytics into regional defense missions and existing security partnerships.